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How far is Albany, NY, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2541 miles / 4089 kilometers / 2208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Albany (ALB) is 2967 miles / 4775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 51 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Albany

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Albany. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2540.636 miles
  • 4088.758 kilometers
  • 2207.753 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2534.873 miles
  • 4079.483 kilometers
  • 2202.744 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from San Luis Obispo to Albany?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Albany International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Albany generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Obispo to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W
Destination Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W